Description

Sünyata depicts a young man with red hair, carrying a hint of melancholy, gently glancing at the viewer, or from the viewer, looking away in another direction. With this gaze, the viewer is no longer a viewer but can start a conversation with the character. The young man's form is distilled into lines and colours, drawing the viewer's attention towards the motion and the gaze of the character, forging a lasting connection. The artist sees himself in this character - initially portrays someone other than himself. "I am composed of what is not me", and this work is a zen koan.

Description from "UOB Painting of the Year" Exhibition, 2023.